Angels vs Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 2

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  • The Cardinals are -130 favorites vs the Angels
  • Angels starting pitcher: Patrick Sandoval
  • Cardinals starting pitcher: Steven Matz
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The Los Angeles Angels (+110) visit Busch Stadium to take on the St. Louis Cardinals (-130) on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 7:45pm EDT in St. Louis.

The Cardinals are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).

The Angels vs Cardinals Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Angels are 15-14 against the spread (ATS), while the Cardinals are 12-17 ATS.

Angels vs. Cardinals Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -175O 9 -115+110
Cardinals -1.5 +145U 9 -105-130

Angels vs Cardinals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 68.0% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Angels and Cardinals and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Taylor Ward has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 9 away games (+10.35 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Mike Trout has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 13 away games (+9.85 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Mike Trout has hit the RBIs Under in 15 of his last 18 games (+9.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Mike Trout has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 26 games (+8.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Taylor Ward has hit the Total Bases Under in 8 of his last 9 away games (+6.85 Units / 52% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cardinals players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Nolan Gorman has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 18 games (+13.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the RBIs Under in 19 of his last 23 games (+12.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Nolan Arenado has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Willson Contreras has hit the RBIs Over in 6 of his last 7 games at home (+8.80 Units / 126% ROI)
  • Alec Burleson has hit the Singles Under in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.60 Units / 55% ROI)

Cardinals vs Angels Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Rendon 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Nolan Arenado 0.5 +425 0.5 -750
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +575 0.5 -1600
Mike Trout 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Dylan Carlson 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500

Cardinals vs Angels Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Rendon 0.5 -185 0.5 +140
Nolan Arenado 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Mike Trout 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Dylan Carlson 0.5 -250 0.5 +175

Cardinals vs Angels RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Rendon 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Nolan Arenado 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +195 0.5 -275
Mike Trout 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Dylan Carlson 0.5 +200 0.5 -275

Cardinals vs Angels Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Steven Matz 5.5 +100 5.5 -135
Patrick Sandoval 5.5 +100 5.5 -130
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+5.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games (+2.25 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The St. Louis Cardinals have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.30 Units / 20% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 13-16 against the Run Line (-5.35 Units / -14.34% ROI).

  • 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.1 Units / -8.69% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.8 Units / -8.62% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.25 Units / -0.8% ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Cardinals have gone 12-17 against the Run Line (-7.6 Units / -20.91% ROI).

  • 10-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.4 Units / -34.99% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.75 Units / -17.97% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.75 Units / 8.63% ROI

Patrick Sandoval has walked 23 of 180 batters (13%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 75 total IP; League Avg: 7% — second Percentile.

Opposing hitters have a miss rate of 40% (21/52) against Patrick Sandoval when he’s behind in the count this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 98th Percentile.

Patrick Sandoval has allowed a slugging percentage of just .103 (4 Total Bases / 39 ABs) on low non-fastballs this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: .323 — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 26% (16/61) against Patrick Sandoval on pitches in the strike zone this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.

Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Steven Matz has allowed a slugging percentage of .532 (33 Total Bases / 62 ABs) with two-strikes this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: .280 — 0 Percentile.

Steven Matz has allowed 4 home runs with two-strikes this season — tied for 2nd most among pitchers in MLB — 99th Percentile.

Steven Matz has allowed an OPS of .904 (70 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: .535 — 0 Percentile.

Steven Matz has allowed a slugging percentage of .815 (22 Total Bases / 27 ABs) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: .423 — 0 Percentile.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Cardinals

The Angels are just 3-17 (.150) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels were just 3-13 (.188) when tied entering the 7th inning in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 20-10 (.667) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .805.

The Angels are just 8-48 (.143) when allowing 10 or more hits since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .271.

Cardinals Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Cardinals are 19-4 (.826) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Cardinals are just 7-2 (.778) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .901.

The Cardinals are just 2-7 (.222) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .396.

The Cardinals are just 5-8 (.385) at home this season — 7th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .515.

The Angels are just 3-17 (.150) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are batting just .154 with two-strikes since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .169.

Angels hitters have 1,296 strikeouts in 4,961 PA’s (26%) against RHP since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Angels hitters have 1,784 strikeouts in 7,087 PA’s (25%) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Cardinals hitters are averaging just 3.75 pitches per plate appearance against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.92.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of .344 (1,566 PA’s) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Cardinals hitters have just 1,142 strikeouts in 5,712 PA’s (20%) against RHP since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Cardinals hitters have an OBP of .363 (513 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .325.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Angels pitchers this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Angels pitchers have walked 28 of 256 batters (11%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Angels pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Angels pitchers have walked 55 of 495 batters (11%) over the last 14 days (13 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Cardinals pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Cardinals pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% with runners in scoring position since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 47% against Cardinals pitchers in 2022 — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Cardinals vs. Angels Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Patrick Naughton (Cardinals): Forearm, D15
  • Adam Wainwright (Cardinals): Groin, D15
  • Wilking Rodríguez (Cardinals): Shoulder, D15
  • Jared Walsh (Angels): Headaches, D10
  • Max Stassi (Angels): Hip , D10
  • José Quijada (Angels): Elbow, D15
  • Logan O’Hoppe (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Austin Warren (Angels): Elbow, D15
  • José Marte (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Robert Daniel (Angels): Shoulder, D60

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